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1, 2 and 3 Digit Codes: 183

Scan Tool 183 (MIL 31):






Trouble Code Number
- Scan tool 183
- General scan tool P1495
- MIL 31

Fault Message
- Evaporative Emission Ventilation Solenoid Circuit

Background
- The PCM provides a switched ground path to the solenoid.
- This DTC indicates an open or short circuit condition in the evaporative emission ventilation solenoid control circuit.

Range of Check
- Battery voltage: 10V or more
- Ignition switch: ON

Set Condition
- Open or short circuit is detected in the evaporative emission ventilation solenoid for 3 seconds.

Probable Cause
- Open or short control circuit
- Open fused ignition switch output circuit
- Open or shorted solenoid coil
- PCM failed